Department of Defense Education Activity
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2018.
Assessments
Schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity use WIDA Screener for Kindergarten and WIDA Screener Online (for Grades 1-12) to identify English language learners (ELLs). ACCESS for ELLs is given to all ELs during the annual testing window, which typically takes place from mid-December through early March. Please visit the ESOL Assessment Page on the DoDEA website for more information.
Testing Dates
| 11/23/22-3/3/23 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
|---|---|
| 11/23/22-12/13/22 | Receive test materials at schools |
| 12/5/22-2/10/23 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 12/12/22-3/3/23 | Test Window |
| By 3/6/23 | Ship materials back to vendor |
| By 3/17/23 | Deadline for DRC to receive test materials to be included in regular reporting timeline |
| On 5/15/23 | Schools receive reports – Online |
| 6/6/23-7/7/23 | Schools receive reports – Printed |
Requirements and Resources
See below for state-specific information and resources related to ELL assessment, including your state’s ACCESS for ELLs Checklist, where you can find each step in the ACCESS testing process from beginning to end.
ACCESS for ELLs Online Checklist - Coming soon!
Professional Learning
To access online professional learning for DoDEA educators, go to the “Professional Learning” tab in the WIDA Secure Portal (login required).